Mohawk Wool Socks

Last week I told you about our awesome new yarn, Mohawk Wool. I started to tell you how much I love
this yarn…it’s sourced and spun in the U.S.A., made from undyed fibers, and the
perfect (IMHO) weight…but honestly it would take about 100 pages of a book to
delve into the depths of my love for Mohawk Wool
and I know you don’t have time to read that.

This blend of Merino, Romney and Nylon is the perfect yarn
for making socks. Now, I know not everyone is a sock knitter…some people have
trouble with such small needles or knitting in a small circumference (no matter
the technique) and some people just don’t like handknit socks (gasp…that hurt,
just typing that). But knitting a pair of socks out of Mohawk Wool might just change the minds of these knitters.

We have 3 beautiful sock patterns in Every Day Knitsmade from Mohawk Wool…each with its own unique flair that
highlights the beauty of the yarn.

The Delbarton socks are a
traditional top down pattern with a lace and texture stitch on the cuff. The pattern is lovely, while remaining easy
to memorize. These would look awesome with a pair of converse or really any
other shoes. And if you like your socks a little longer there is plenty of
yardage on a skein of Mohawk Wool to make a traditional mid-calf length; just
knit more before starting your heel flap.

She also knew that she wanted to use a cable and rib pattern
that would really pop. She alternated the rib stitch with a cable to ensure
that the socks would have enough stretch to fit over the calves of the wearer.

These socks look great with boots and a skirt as shown, but
would also look great with a pair of Mary Janes or even as an extra layer of
warmth under pants/jeans in the winter.

I have had this sock pattern in my head for years and as
soon as I saw the Mohawk Wool, I knew I had
to make them. I fell in love with the
stitch pattern many moons ago, and while I knew I could just do the cuff of the
sock in the pattern and the balance in stockinette stitch, I really wanted to
use the lace and cable pattern on the whole sock. Although the stitching looks complicated, I
promise it is very intuitive.

If you are a sock knitter, or even just thinking of making
your first pair, you will want to stay tuned this week. Our WIP Wednesday is a
sock and we will have some tips for you on Friday.